Rougemont, NC Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rougemont, Durham County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rougemont?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 124 days in the Durham forecast zone and Durham County — the most common reported hazard around Rougemont, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (64 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 124 | Jun 2026 | Mar 12, 2014 · 1 death · $8,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 64 | Jul 2025 | Jul 9, 2025 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | Feb 25, 2015 · $1.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | Sep 2021 | Jun 10, 2011 · 1 death |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 8 | Sep 2022 | Sep 5, 1996 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Mar 2014 | Mar 6, 2014 · $400,000 damage |
| High winds | 4 | Feb 2010 | Feb 10, 2010 · $1,000 damage |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Durham forecast zone and Durham County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Rougemont get?
A normal year brings about 1.7 inches of snow to Rougemont, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Butner Fltr Plt weather station 9.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Rougemont?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 45 miles south-southeast. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Rougemont | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRAX Raleigh/Durham, NC | 45 mi south-southeast | 3,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 94 mi northwest | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KAKQ Wakefield, VA | 118 mi east-northeast | 12,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Rougemont
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 53 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rougemont, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F3 on November 23, 1992, which passed about 11 miles southwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on July 6, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 249 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 23, 2016.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Rougemont's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Rougemont radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rougemont, NC?
KRAX (Raleigh/Durham, NC), about 45 miles south-southeast. KFCX (Blacksburg, VA) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rougemont?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rougemont the lowest scan from KRAX is about 3,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Rougemont free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Rougemont, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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